Charlotte police seek masked gunman

A masked gunman robbed two convenience stores in Port Charlotte on Friday night, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

A 7-Eleven, 330 Kings Highway, was robbed around 10 p.m. by a man who approached the counter with a gun and demanded money. A similar incident was reported an hour later at a Circle K, 41 Tamiami Trail.

In both incidents the suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, a gray mask over his face and no shoes, according to the sheriff's office.

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 5-feet tall and weighing between 100 and 130 pounds. The suspect's vehicle is an older dark 4-door car, possibly a Toyota, with a Florida tag.

Anyone with information on the incidents can call the sheriff's office at (941) 639-2101 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477 (TIPS).